KPS Capital to Acquire Manufacturer Wells
Private equity firm KPS Capital Partners announced it will acquire The Wells Companies, a Minnesota‑based provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions. Wells brings design‑assist, engineering, manufacturing, and on‑site installation capabilities across 13 strategically located U.S. facilities. Dan Juntunen, currently CEO of Wells, will continue to lead the business under KPS ownership. The deal strengthens KPS’s footprint in the construction‑materials sector.
LMI Invests in Ara Partners’ Energy and Infrastructure Investment Platforms
LMI has announced a strategic investment in Ara Partners' energy and infrastructure investment platforms. The partnership will allow both firms to co‑invest and share deal flow across their respective mandates. By aligning with Ara Partners, LMI aims to deepen its...
ZCG-Backed Unimed Picks up Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy
Unimed, backed by private‑equity firm ZCG, has completed the acquisition of Regenboog Shipping Pharmacy, a Dutch distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical devices for the maritime industry. The deal adds a specialized supply‑chain platform to Unimed’s portfolio, giving it direct access...
General Atlantic to Acquire Franchise European Wax Center in $330m Take-Private Deal
General Atlantic, which first invested in European Wax Center in 2018, announced a $330 million take‑private transaction to acquire the remaining shares it does not already own. The deal will give General Atlantic 100 percent ownership of the U.S. waxing‑services franchise. Closing...
Lightyear Capital Eyes Demand for Mobile Parking; New Catalyst Provides Capital to Ferghana, as Private Markets Firms Continue to Team...
Lightyear Capital announced plans to carve out PayByPhone, the mobile parking platform, from its current owner Corpay. The move reflects growing private‑equity interest in technology‑driven parking solutions as cities seek smarter street‑parking management. At the same time, New Catalyst has...
Lone Star Completes $3.8bn Take-Private Acquisition of Industrial Firm Hillenbrand
Private equity firm Lone Star has completed its $3.8 billion take‑private acquisition of Hillenbrand, an Indiana‑based industrial equipment provider. The deal, announced earlier this year, will keep Hillenbrand operating under its existing name with Kim Ryan continuing as president and CEO....
Sagewind-Backed By Light Acquires Dignitas Technologies
Light, a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital, has acquired Dignitas Technologies, an Orlando‑based provider of modeling, simulation and training solutions. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, and mission rehearsal applications. The financial terms were not disclosed,...